# Tribe Contributing Guide

Thank you for considering contributing to Tribe! We welcome contributions from the community to help improve and enhance our application. Whether you're a developer or just an enthusiast, there are various ways you can get involved and make a meaningful impact.

Before you begin, please take a moment to review this guide, which outlines the contribution process, code of conduct, and how to get help if needed.

## Table of Contents

- [Tribe Contributing Guide](#tribe-contributing-guide)
  - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
  - [Getting Started](#getting-started)
  - [Contributing to Tribe](#contributing-to-tribe)
    - [Reporting Bugs](#reporting-bugs)
    - [Suggesting Enhancements](#suggesting-enhancements)
    - [Code Contribution](#code-contribution)
  - [Development Setup](#development-setup)
  - [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
  - [Get Help](#get-help)

## Getting Started

Before you start contributing, please ensure you have the following:

- A GitHub account: If you don't have one, you can [create an account here](https://github.com/join).
- Familiarity with Git: You'll need to know the basics of Git for version control.

## Contributing to Tribe

There are several ways you can contribute to Tribe:

### Reporting Bugs

If you encounter any issues, bugs, or unexpected behavior while using Tribe, please help us by [reporting them](https://github.com/StreetLamb/tribe/issues). To report a bug:

1. Check if the issue has already been reported by searching the [GitHub Issues](#) page.
2. If not, create a new issue with a descriptive title and detailed description of the problem you encountered.
3. Include relevant information such as your operating system, Python version, and any error messages.

### Suggesting Enhancements

We appreciate your suggestions for improving Tribe. If you have an idea for an enhancement or new feature, follow these steps:

1. Check if your suggestion has already been proposed in the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/StreetLamb/tribe/issues) section.
2. If not, create a new issue with a clear and concise title and a detailed description of your suggestion.
3. Include any relevant context or examples to illustrate the enhancement's value.

### Code Contribution

If you're interested in contributing code to Tribe, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Fork the [Tribe repository](https://github.com/StreetLamb/tribe) to your GitHub account.
2. Clone your forked repository to your local machine:

   ```shell
   git clone https://github.com/your-username/tribe.git
   ```

3. Create a new branch for your contribution:

   ```shell
   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   ```

4. Make your changes and commit them with clear and concise commit messages.

5. Push your changes to your forked repository:

   ```shell
   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
   ```

6. Create a pull request (PR) from your branch to the main Tribe repository.

7. Ensure your PR includes a detailed description of the changes, why they are necessary, and any relevant testing or documentation updates.

8. Participate in the review process, addressing any feedback or requested changes.

9. Once your PR is approved, it will be merged into the main repository.

## Development Setup

If you want to contribute code, you'll need to set up a development environment for Tribe. Refer to the [Development Setup](./development.md) guide in the repository for detailed instructions on getting started.

## Code of Conduct

Please review and adhere to our [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). We expect all contributors and community members to treat each other with respect and kindness.

## Get Help

If you have questions, need assistance, or want to discuss contributions further, open an issue for discussion.

We appreciate your interest in contributing to Tribe, and we look forward to collaborating with you!
